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Castor, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Castor is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,393. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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BCommunity
| Population | 1,393 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.5732°, -0.3460° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (793 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,699 |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
About Castor
Castor is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,393. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Castor vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Castor vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,699 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,699 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 127 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $295,020 |
| 5% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,117 |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Housing Units | 557 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 132.4 sq mi (343.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5732°N, 0.3460°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Castor has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 41.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Total Area | 132.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.7% |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
Schools in Castor
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Wistow Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Castor CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ormiston Meadows Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Castor
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam FM 97.2 | - | MP3 | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Peterborough | charts, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Castor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Hall Museum | ||||
| Baldocks Mill | ||||
| Chain Bridge Forge Museum | ||||
| Delaine Bus Museum | ||||
| Gordon Boswell Romany Museum | ||||
| Heritage Centre | ||||
| Old Farm Equipment | ||||
| Oundle Museum | ||||
| Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Priest's House (National Trust) | ||||
| Spalding Gentlemans Society | ||||
| The Cromwell Museum | ||||
| The Pinchbeck Engine Museum of Land Drainage | ||||
| Thorney Museum | ||||
| Whittlesey Museum |
Libraries in Castor
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crowland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deeping Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dogsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eye Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library and Leisure Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntingdon Library and Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Ketton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LRC | 0.0 | |||||
| Orton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oundle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterborough Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinchbeck Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raunds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sawtry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spalding Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stamford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanground Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cripps Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thrapston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Werrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whittlesey Library & Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yaxley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Castor
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Market | |||||
| Car Boot Sale (seasonal) | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Red Lion Square | |||||
| Thrapston Livestock Market |
Hotels in Castor
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Castor
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Castor
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Castor
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Castor
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Castor
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Castor
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Castor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene Valley Brewery | ||||
| Three Hills Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Castor
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Castor
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashley's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Castor
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alwalton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Castor
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Andrew (Alwalton Parish Church) | |
| St Kyneburgha, Castor | |
| St Michael's, Chesterton | |
| St Remigius, Water Newton | |
| The Salvation Army - Peterborough Ortons |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Castor
What is the population of Castor?
Castor has a population of 1,393 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 132.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Castor expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,699, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,020 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Castor?
Castor has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Castor?
The unemployment rate in Castor is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $860. There are 127 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Castor?
The median home value in Castor is $295,020. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,117. The homeownership rate is 56.9%.
How are the schools in Castor?
26.2% of adults in Castor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Castor?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Castor is 17.8% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 17.8% Asian. 77.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.